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Hospital staff perceptions of parental involvement in paediatric hospital care

Britt Marie Ygge1, Christina Lindholm, Judith Arnetz

  • 1Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. britt-marie.ygge@kbh.ki.se

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 28, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Hospital staff in Sweden perceive parental involvement differently across pediatric units. Oncology staff reported better routines and less strain, suggesting clinical specialty impacts parent-caregiver collaboration and work environment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Hospital Administration
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Previous studies indicate hospital staff encourage parental involvement in pediatric care.
  • Parents desire clearer communication regarding expectations for involvement.
  • Limited research exists on hospital staff perceptions of parental involvement and its impact on clinical work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate hospital staff perceptions of parental involvement in children's hospital care.
  • To explore the relationship between clinical specialty and staff experiences with parental involvement.
  • To understand the implications of parental involvement for hospital staff's work situation.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted in October 2003.
  • 338 pediatric staff (physicians, nurses, auxiliaries) across oncology, surgery, and neurology units in three Swedish university children's hospitals received questionnaires.
  • 207 questionnaires were returned, achieving a 61% response rate.

Main Results:

  • Factor analysis identified two key indices: Work Routines and Work Strain.
  • Oncology staff reported superior work routines for parental involvement and experienced less strain from parental demands compared to other units.
  • Staff perceptions and routines regarding parental involvement did not significantly vary by profession or work experience.

Conclusions:

  • Staff perceptions of parental involvement appear linked to clinical specialty.
  • Oncology units may facilitate parental involvement routines, potentially reducing work strain.
  • Further research is needed on staff perceptions of parental involvement and its impact on the work environment in Sweden and internationally.
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